Star Fox Command DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up

Star Fox Command

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperQ-Games
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStar Fox
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Released for the Nintendo DS, Star Fox Command is a shoot 'em up developed by Q-Games and published by Nintendo.

Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Fox series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Fox 64 (N64) and Star Fox (SNES).

Star Fox Command supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Star Fox Command is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Star Fox Command gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Star Fox Command cheats & codes

46 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Time021D96C0 00097000
Infinite Lives221DA03B 00000063
Unlock Prologue221DA0E8 00000001
Unlock Ending: Fox and Krystal221DA0EC 00000001
Unlock Ending: Good-Bye, Fox221DA0EB 00000001
Unlock Ending: The Anglar Emperor221DA0EA 00000001

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Star Fox Command walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Star Fox Command FAQ

Who made Star Fox Command?

It was developed by Q-Games and published by Nintendo.

Is Star Fox Command multiplayer?

Yes. Star Fox Command supports up to 2 players.

How long does Star Fox Command take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Star Fox Command typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Fox Command on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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